Recall: Nara Organics Pulls All Formula Lots; 3 Infant Botulism Cases, 0 Deaths
Nara Organics recall (June 13, 2026): all lots, both 400g and 700g cans; 3 infant botulism cases across CA, PA, WA; all hospitalized; 0 deaths; no positive test.
TL;DR — Nara Organics recalled all lots of its organic infant formula on June 13, 2026 after the FDA and CDC linked it to three infant botulism cases (three states, three hospitalizations, no deaths) — a precautionary pull, as none of Nara’s formula tested positive.
Nara Organics recalled all lots of its infant formula on June 13, 2026 after an FDA/CDC botulism probe. The facts:
What happened
After the FDA and CDC notified the company, Nara Organics recalled all lots of its organic infant formula — both 400 g and 700 g cans — on June 13, 2026. Regulators linked the brand to three infant botulism cases across California, Pennsylvania and Washington; all three infants were hospitalized and there were no deaths. Notably, none of Nara’s own formula tested positive for the bacterium — the company called the recall precautionary, "in an abundance of caution." The CDC said the brand makes up less than 1% of U.S. infant formula, so no national shortage was expected.
A smaller echo of the 2025 ByHeart outbreak
| ByHeart (Nov 2025) | Nara Organics (June 2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Confirmed cases | 39 (exposure) | 3 |
| States | 18 | 3 |
| Hospitalized | All | All 3 |
| Deaths | 0 | 0 |
| Formula tested positive? | Part of broader probe | No (precautionary) |
| Status | Declared over Feb 2026 | Investigation open |
What they said
"Nara is taking aggressive action to ensure the safety of the babies and families who use the product as we work closely with the FDA, [CDC], and state partners." — Nara Organics (company statement)
Why it matters
- Formula safety is a fragile public trust. A second botulism-linked recall in eight months keeps scrutiny on the category high.
- Precaution over proof. Nara pulled product despite no positive test — a low threshold that reflects post-2025 caution.
- Small brand, national reach. Distribution through Target and direct online sales means even a sub-1% brand triggers a nationwide alert.
FAQ
Which Nara Organics products were recalled?
All lots of Nara Organics organic infant formula, in both 400-gram and 700-gram cans (only the 700 g cans were sold at Target). The recall was announced June 13, 2026 and covers product distributed from July 2025 to June 2026.
Was Nara’s formula confirmed to contain botulism?
No. The CDC and FDA linked three infant botulism cases to the brand, but none of Nara’s own formula tested positive for Clostridium botulinum. The company described the recall as precautionary, “in an abundance of caution.”
Sources
- CDC — infant formula botulism investigation (June 2026)
- Consumer Reports — Nara Organics formula recall
Image: “Infant Formula at Kroger” by ParentingPatch, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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